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FUNDRAISER FOR H A I T I

thefoodieguru — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:01:33 +0000

TUESDAY January 26 , 2010 – 6:30PM
” SOUTH OF FIFTH ” At Smith & Wollensky
Also Starring
CHINA GRILL
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CLARKES
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DEVITO South Beach
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JOE’S STONE CRABS
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RED The Steakhouse
* TAP TAP
A Significant Fundraiser to RESTORE H A I T I !

Events for the Week of 10/26

thefoodieguru — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:52:48 +0000

Monday 10/26

Tickets Go ON SALE for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival www.SoBeFest.com

or call 877-762-3933

Hospitality Industry Night – A Fish Called Avalon *305 532.1727

Tuesday 10/27

LOBSTERS : Acquamare Sunny Isles $ 18.95 * 305 933.6956

ANDU On Brickell 2 4 1 * 786 871.7005

Kitchen 305 at Newport Beachside : 2 for Tuesdays DRINKS-FOOD-DESSERTS * 305 749.2110

Fritz & Franz Bierhaus 2 4 1 Wiener Schnitzel $ 18.95 305 774.1883

Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables : Tango Tuesdays * 305 446.1926

Wednesday 10/28

EVERY WEDNESDAY : Buon Appetito Dinner @ Talula Miami Beach $ 29 305 672.0778

Mondrian South Beach 8:30 -11AM Email Marketing sponsored by MBCC & Constant Contact $37 LSparks@ConstantContact.com

“ F R I E N D S “ of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival at Epicure Market & Café Sunny Isles Beach – Jeisen@SouthernWine.com

7PM Michy’s “ California Girls “ Wine Dinner $ 90 + + 7PM SHARP * 305 759.2001

L I V at the Fontainebleau “Beacher’s Madhouse” Halloween & Masquerade Ball

11PM $ 20 at the door

L’Aperitivo – The Authentic Italian Happy Hour – 7 to 9PM Sponsored by the Italian American Chamber of Commerce – The NEWS Lounge – $ 10 *305 577.9868

Cita’s Italian Chophouse $ 25 Surf & Turf / Sundays –Fridays 5-6:30PM 3 course $ 21 / Live Music Commodore Block Party on Saturdays * 446.2207

Thursday 10/29

Skinny Thursdays at LVL 25 Atrio : The Room The Bar “ All of the Indulgence NONE of The Guilt “ Skinny Margaritas & Martinis & Low-Cal Small Plates 5-8PM – Other Specials Mondays thru Fridays

305 503.6529

Essensia at The Palm Hotel & Spa featuring their new Executive Chef Frank Jeanetti with Small Plates – Sip n’ Spa with Special Treatments 305 908.5458

Epicure Market & Café : Howlin’ Halloween at E-PAW-Cure 6-8PM $ 25 2 free drinks & an assortment of Halloween Hors d’oeuvres. [ If it rains, leave Fluffy home ! ] 305 947.4581

THE COLOR PURPLE at the Arsht Performing Arts Center

Opening Tuesday 10/27 thru Sunday 11/1 * 305 949.6722

PRELUDE By Barton G – Arsht Performing Arts Center

A taste of the Arts TUESDAYS THRU SUNDAYS lunch/Brunch on Matinee Days

11:15 and 12:30 / Evening Seatings : 5PM – 6:15 - 7:30 – 10:00PM. Prix Fixe Brunch / Lunch $23 / Dinner $ 39 * 305 757.7900

Tony & Tina’s Wedding 20% off www.mansionmiami.com * 888 775.6777

Club 50 at The Viceroy 5-7PM “ Closing Bell Happy Hour “ - Liquid Wall Street

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR at Jungle Island Friday & Saturday $13 / $ 7 In Costume www.jungleisland.com/halloween * 305 400.7000

SPOOKTOBER at Miami Metro ZOO Spooky Zoo Night Friday 10/30 7-11PM $ 10.95

MetroBoo Friday & Saturday 11AM-4PM www.MiamiMetroZoo.com * 305 251.0400

Saturday 10/31

Halloween 2009 on Lincoln Road : Check out all the weird n’ wonderful Costumes while enjoying a “ Spookylicious “ Prix Fixe Dinner at Meat Market – Reservations a MUST – 8PM & 10PM – $ 75 their Crudo Bar opens DAILY AT 5pm – Full Dinner Menu 6PM – Midnight Sunday-Thursday / 1Am Friday and Saturday 305 532.0088

Masquerade Into The Night at The viceroy

DOZENS OF other HALLOWEEN DIVERSIONS :

A F A V E : Ritz Carlton South Beach at Di Lido Beach Club – Full Moon Costume Party – Luna Cocktails & Med Bar Bites – DJ & Moon Gazing thru high-powered Telescopes * 786 276.4006

Events for the Week of Oct 19-25

thefoodieguru — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:56:10 +0000

EVERY Monday

Hospitality Industry Night – A Fish Called Avalon 305 532.1727

Tuesday 10/20

Hotel Association – 4PM Governor Charlie CRIST – Eden Roc 305 531.3553
Chaine des Rotisseurs Gastronomic Society Founded in France in 1248 – Season Opener at Ortanique on the Mile 305 937.4602

Wednesday 10/21

EVERY WEDNESDAY : Buon Appetito Dinner @ Talula Miami Beach $ 29 305 672.0778
Wine Series Finale at FRATELLI LYON $ 90 * 305 572.2901
Smith & Wollensky Wine Dinner $ 95 * 305 673.2800
GOLD Medal Wine Tour City Fish Market – West Boca – $ 125 561 504.8463 [vine]
L’Aperitivo – The Authentic Italian Happy Hour – 7 to 9PM – The NEWS Lounge –$ 10 305 577.9868
Miami/South Florida Job Symposium & Pink Slip Mixer – $ 49.95 – 1-8PM-
The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club http://miamijobs.eventbrite.com
Tanguera – The Tango Musical – thru Sunday 10/25 – Broward Center * 954 462.0222

Thursday 10/22

Signature Chefs 2009 & WINE Extravaganza – 6:30pm VIP $ 250 / 7:30pm General $ 125 Jungle Island 305 477.1102
Kobe Club South Beach – B Y O W six-course Tasting Dinner 305 534.2211
Leading Ladies presents “ Radio Days “ 11:30AM Miami Shores Country Club – $ 50 305 937.7447

Friday 10/23

Key West GOOMBAY Festival – Friday & Saturday
South Florida Interactive Marketing Association – Nautical Networking Evening Cruise – 5PM – $ 150 – Lady Windridge Yacht – Tranquility Marina Fort Lauderdale 954 695.8889
Opening : PRELUDE By Barton G – Arsht Performing Arts Center
A taste of the Arts TUESDAYS THRU SUNDAYS lunch/Brunch 11:15 and 12:30 / Evening Seatings : 5PM – 6:15 – 7:30 – 9:00 – 10:30PM. Prix Fixe Lunch $23 / Dinner $ 39 * 305 757.7900
I M P R I N T 2009 10:30AM Silent Auction and Mimosas / Luncheon at Noon
Outstanding Journalist Award Plus 6 Awards for Community Service – $ 65 Miami Shores Country Club *305 775.2689

Sunday 10/25

Lola’s On Harrison – A six month American Regional Cooking Series – Hosted By Chef/Owner Michael Wagner – New England Region 5-7PM – Live Demonstration w/ Recipes – 3 course menu w/ wine & beer pairings – $ 50 + + * 954 927.9851

THIS WEEKEND

Sundays : The N E W B I E S & The LEGENDS
Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink – Design District – announces their a la carte

Sunday Brunch

The Webster – Caviar Kaspia – Jazz starring Maryel Epps 305 674.7899
The GRILL On The Alley – Aventura Mall – Saturdays & Sundays Noon – 6PM 305 466.7195
The Setai Jazz Brunch / thru Saturdays 3-course Prix Fixe $ 45 305 520.6400
The Betsy – B L T – South Beach $ 24 305 673.0044
Scarpetta at the Fontainebleau – one of the Best * 305 674.4660
Oceanaire Lobster Fest 305 372.8862
Ortanique JAZZ 305 446.7710

THE SUNDAY BRUNCH LEGENDS

The Biltmore Coral Gables 305 446.1926
The FOUR SEASONS 305 358.3535
The Ritz Carlton Collection : Key Biscayne 305 365.4500
Coconut Grove 305 644.4680
South Beach 786 276.4000
Fort Lauderdale 954 465.2300
Palm Beach 561 533.6000
Dine-Out Fort Lauderdale * www.sunny.org/dineout
da Campo Osteria at IL Lugano Fort Lauderdale Sunday Supper $ 37 954 564.4400

THE H O T NEWBIE CHEFS

Dewey Lo Sasso – 5-Year Chef/Owner of North 110 – has just been appointed Executive Chef at the Forge Miami Beach. They are projecting a December Opening
Ken Lyon opens The Cape Cod Room at The BATH Club Miami Beach with Sunday Brunch November 1 – with Seafood Dinners Wednesdays thru Saturdays. Open To The Public ! Additionally, Seasonal and Annual Memberships are now available. 305 867.5938
Frank Jeanetti – Chef Extaordinaire for some of South Florida’s finest hot Spots – is the new Executive Chef at ESSENSIA at the Palm Hotel & Spa. We know about their SIP & Taste Thursdays ! Stay tuned for many other goodies.
As we say “ Au Revoir “ to the 70-year old G O U R M E T Magazine Institution [ it is the end of an era ! ] , we are exhilarated by the huge success last weekend of the 4-day New York City Wine & Food Festival.
B R A V O to Lee Schrager and his very talented TROUPE . . . Tickets for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival February 26 – 28 go on sale this Monday 10/26 [ Unless , of course , you are one of the fortunate Members of “: Friends of the Festival “ ]

Have a Delightfully Delicious Week.

Dine Out Fort Lauderdale through Nov. 12

thefoodieguru — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:49:38 +0000

A six-week celebration of the area’s top restaurants, chefs and cuisine. From October 1 through November 12, a selection of Greater Fort Lauderdale restaurants are offering specially-created, three-course menus at a $35 fixed price. Enjoy the very best of Greater “Fork” Lauderdale’s restaurants set amid a tropical backdrop of turquoise waters, golden sands, emerald palms and sunkissed skies. Discover the mouthwatering ingredients that make dining here so LauderLicious.

For list of restaurant participants, click here

Calling all chefs: Send us your submissions

thefoodieguru — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:36:43 +0000

Celebrated chef Todd English of Il Lugano Fort Lauderdale – and 11 other U.S. restaurants including the Queen Mary is providing recipes and photos for a new compilation by the Foodie Gurus entitled “ 21st Century Cuisine [ Fresh & Locally-Grown ] Designed By The World’s Most Celebrated Chefs” .

Send Us 1 or 2 recipes of your 21st Century Cuisine – with Photos and a head shot – and please include credits of the local farmers and organic wineries you utilize.

Send your submissions to TASTE_AMERICA@comcast.net by November 25.

Review of New York City’s Wine & Food Festival

thefoodieguru — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:07:03 +0000

As reviewed in BizBash Orlando, the Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival grew leaps and bounds this year. Despite some setbacks with some of the food industry’s perennial landmark establishments, the Food Network continues to push forward and redefine the consumer angle on culinary education, craft, and entertainment.

Read the rest here:

www.bizbash.com/orlando/content/editorial/16835_food_networks_festival_stretches_its_scope_and_my_belt.php,

Events for the week of Oct.12-18

thefoodieguru — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:21:08 +0000

SOME VERY MEMORABLE EVENTS THIS WEEK – C A L L Us : 305 933.4005

* Wednesday 10/14 CELEBRATED CHEF TODD ENGLISH @ Il Lugano $ 150 – 954 226.5002
* Wednesday 10/14 DINE OUT FORT LAUDERDALE thru THURSDAY NOVEMBER 12
* Wednesday 10/14 NYC Food & Wine Auction ENDS
* Wednesday 10/14 wines of tuscany at FRATELLI LYON $ 45 – 305 572.2901
* Thursday 10/15 M A C Y S Aventura Demo w/ Todd English $ 25 – Home Store Level 2
* Thursday 10/15 Canyon Ranch Wines from Burgundy $ 20 – 305 514.7474
* Thursday 10/15 Season Opening : Joe’s Stone Crabs [ 97 years ] 305 673.0365
* Thursday 10/15 MARCH OF DIMES Culinary GALA – Marriott Harbor Beach Marina $ 125 – 954 772.2280
* Thursday 10/15 Florida Grand Opera “ Behind The Scenes “ at The Fontainebleau $ 90- 305 932.4692
* Thursday 10/15 New Times IRON FORK DwnTwn B of A SkyTower – NewTimesIronFork.com 6 -10PM – $ 30
* Thursday 10/15 GOLD Medal Wine Tour SAPORI Boca Raton – $ 125 – 561 504.8463 [vine]
* Friday 10/16 14th Wines of the World – Tasting Tour/Auction/Dinner $ 150 – 954545.0088
* Friday 10/16 Les Dames des Escofier Reception-5 course Dinner $ 65 305 283.9485
* Friday 10/16 Celebrity Chefs @ ARSHT Performing Arts Center – 305 949.6722
* Friday 10/16 Up to 80% Off at Club 50 at the Viceroy -
* Friday 10/16 River Lounge at The Epic FACC 7pm Meet the New Consul General of France

Friday & Saturday : The Finale of “ OYSTER FESTIVAL” at Legal Seafoods in Boca’s Town Center – 561 447.2112

Friday Thru Sunday – 8th Annual Hollywood ClamBake – Fresh Seafood & Entertainment along the Boardwalk

Friday / Saturday / Sunday – Sunny Isles J A Z Z Festival:

FRIDAY – TWO to Tango @ Epicure Market & Café | Acqualina Vibrations & Libations – 8 -11PM $ 20

SATURDAY – The Neville Brothers – Nicole Henry – Roberto Perera –Samson Park $ 25

SUNDAY – Jazz Brunch Newport Beachside 11am-3pm $ 20

* Sundays : The Webster * The Setai * The Betsy * Scarpetta * La Marea * Four Seasons * Oceanaire * Ortanique * da Campo Osterio at IL Lugano Fort Lauderdale * The Biltmore * Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove / Key Biscayne / South Beach / Fort Lauderdale / Palm Beach

* SUNDAY 10/18 AIWF Flemings Coral Gables $ 40

21st Century Cuisine cookbook coming soon

thefoodieguru — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:06:21 +0000

CALLING ALL CHEFS : “21st Century Cuisine” cookbook compilation By The FOODIE GURUS

Based on a 2-page JUNE 2009 story “ 21st Century Cuisine”, a renowned publisher of dramatic cookbooks has asked The FOODIE GURUS to compile a 100 + page book of photos and recipes by America’s most celebrated Chefs, showcasing the locally-grown products from their region.

The book will also include the region’s Organic Wine Growers.

ENJOY the original story on www.TheFOODIEGURU.com

The Foodie Guru – Wine, Dine, Taste, & Travel

thefoodieguru — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:55:00 +0000

September’s FOODIE Calendar . . .
The Foodie Guru – Wine, Dine, Taste, & Travel

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AUGUST In South Florida

thefoodieguru — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:00:20 +0000

H O T Highlights+ 40 N E W B I E S

three course menus at 100 fine dining restaurants
lunches at 22 dollars dinners at 35 dollars
through Friday September the 30th
www.ilovemiamispice.com
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Cruises in the Mediterranean and river cruises to Russia
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kick off your shoes in the Florida Keys
Feast on the freshest seafood at the Key Largo food and wine festival ending Sunday 8/8
little palm island resort and spa-
Tuesday nights cork and fork dinner
wine selections reduced by 50%
305-872-2551 or 800-3-get-lost
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Daily Entertainment Escapes-
(TELL THEM THE FOODIE GURU SENT YOU!)
Sundays- noon till midnight- Decadent brunch until 4 pm. Dinner 6-11, Mondrian Sundays at Asia De Cuba (poolside massages available) 305-514-1940
Ocean prime- 200 selected bottles of wine half off
piano bar| outdoor terrace
two private dinning rooms
Aventura mall
www.cameronmitchell.com
call 305-931-5400
Mon-Fri
Fratelli lyon
5-8pm Valet parking only 3 dollars
5-7 happy hour with antipasti
Tarpon Bend Rw bar and grill 2 for 1 monday through friday 3-9pm
Wensday- Tarpon Bend Raw bar and grill
Ladies night get a free entree with purchase of one
mojito madness Thursday 3.50 mojitos all day
watermelon, blueberry, grapefruit to name a few of the flavors
Whats Hip Wensday at the biltmore bar 7-9
modeling from neiman marcus
half price cocktails and complimentary horsd’oeuves
call 800-727-1926
Saturday-Tarpon Bend Raw bar and Grill